Mid-Columbia Center for Living
MCCFL is the designated behavioral health agency for Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco counties. We provide services through a variety of programs funded by the State, local government, grants, and third party resources.
Whatever stage you are in your career, MCCFL is a great place to grow as a professional! With highly competitive pay and benefits, a great work environment, an incredible natural setting, handy proximity to the Portland Metro Area, and a laid‑back small‑town vibe, MCCFL might be just the right match for you!
Why work for us?
Behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability and substance abuse disorder programs are vitally important to rural areas. Working at MCCFL you’ll see firsthand the positive impact your work has in your community.
You’ll join a team of smart, savvy professionals who provide some of the best clinical services around. We offer great public-employee benefits, including Oregon PERS. Our wage structure is very competitive with the Portland Metro Area, as well as other areas across the state!
Position Details
Working Title:
Family Peer Partner
Program:
Wraparound
Reports To:
Program Supervisor
Employment Type:
Full Time, Benefitted, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Location:
Onsite, The Dalles, Oregon (Subject to work in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties)
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
$21.11 – $25.65 per hour
FLSA Status:
Not‑Exempt
Links
https://youtu.be/X8_ia39661Q?si=NFTo9PRRhzuuu-B8 Wraparound Video
https://www.oregonwraparound.com/ Home - Oregon Wraparound
The Wraparound Family Peer Partner serves as a vital support to families navigating the behavioral health and child-serving systems. Drawing from their own lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs, the Family Peer Partner provides empathetic guidance, advocacy, and mentorship. This role works collaboratively within the Wraparound team to ensure that family voice and choice are central to planning and decision-making. The Family Peer Partner empowers caregivers to engage meaningfully in services, build on their strengths, and advocate effectively for their child's needs.
The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support to clients who may be experiencing mental and behavioral health issues in the community. This position facilitates contact with providers, assists with transportation issues and other challenges that may be barriers to accessing treatment and/or support in the community. The Peer Support Specialist provides training in independent living skills, documents client progress and issues, and conducts program outreach as necessary.
What you need:
High school diploma or GED.
Be certified and registered as a Peer Delivered Service Provider through the Oregon Health Authority and Traditional Health Worker Registry, or obtain certification and register within 90 days of hire. Maintain current and valid certification at all times.
Have previous or current lived experience as a mental health treatment consumer, and/or support a family member with experience as a mental health treatment consumer, as defined by OAR 309-018-0105.
Meet the criteria of a Peer Support Specialist: Family Support, as defined by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and adopted under ORS. 414.665.
Must successfully complete Oregon Wraparound Foundations Training within 6 months of hire.
Must receive and retain Oregon CANS 0.5 2.0 and Oregon CANS 6-20 2.0 certificates within 30 days of hire.
Prior knowledge of (or experience with) laws and policies related to special education, mental health and other disabilities, child welfare, and juvenile justice preferred.
Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0220 to 407-007-0370.
What you'll do:
Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback in the form of log sheets or other documentation as necessary.
Document encounters with consumers using electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self‑advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community. Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transportation for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.
Position‑Specific Essential Responsibilities of the Family Peer Partner for the Wraparound Program:
Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
Coordinate and facilitate oversight of parent peer groups. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany groups on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
Build trusting relationships with families by offering empathetic, non‑judgmental support based on shared experience. Work effectively with diverse families and within a team‑based approach.
Support family voice and choice by ensuring the family’s priorities, culture, and values are reflected in all aspects of the Wraparound process. Participate in Wraparound team meetings; help families prepare for meetings and actively support them during the process.
Educate and empower caregivers to navigate child‑serving systems, including mental health, education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and developmental services. Advocate alongside caregivers, helping them learn to advocate for themselves and their children effectively. Model healthy coping skills, boundaries, and resilience, and encourage families to prioritize self‑care.
Assist families in identifying and accessing community resources (e.g., housing, food, educational advocacy, respite, parent support groups). Help families identify strengths and needs, and support the development of individualized, strength‑based service plans and/or CANS assessments.
Collaborate with Wraparound team members, including facilitators, clinicians, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach and ability to address any barriers or areas of concern.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of contacts, services, and progress in compliance with program and agency guidelines.
Participate in training and supervision to maintain fidelity to the Wraparound model and strengthen peer support skills.
Attend staff meetings and scheduled supplementary trainings; complete and submit scheduled reports, timesheets, progress notes, and other paperwork as required. Adhere to staff policies and procedures; review and sign confidentiality statement annually; review and sign code of ethics annually.
Participate, as able, in evaluations of Peer Delivered Service Program efficacy and in program quality improvement activities.
What we’ll do:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
95% employer‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB.
PERS Retirement Contribution.
11 Holidays, including 1 floating holiday.
10 vacation days a year for non‑exempt employees.
12 sick days a year.
Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness - HRSA.
The hiring process:
Application review.
Questionnaire (if additional information is needed).
Panel interview.
Possible second‑round panel interview.
Conditional offer.
DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving.
10‑Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Oregon, you will not be considered for this position if you’re unable to pass a pre‑employment drug screening due to federal regulations).
Criminal History check through Orchards BCU.
Reference check.
Licensure Primary Source Verification.
MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at 541‑288‑4359 or email hr@mccfl.org.
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Working Title:
Family Peer Partner
Program:
Wraparound
Reports To:
Program Supervisor
Employment Type:
Full Time, Benefitted, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Location:
Onsite, The Dalles, Oregon (Subject to work in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties)
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
$21.11 – $25.65 per hour
FLSA Status:
Not‑Exempt
Links
https://youtu.be/X8_ia39661Q?si=NFTo9PRRhzuuu-B8 Wraparound Video
https://www.oregonwraparound.com/ Home - Oregon Wraparound
The Wraparound Family Peer Partner serves as a vital support to families navigating the behavioral health and child-serving systems. Drawing from their own lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs, the Family Peer Partner provides empathetic guidance, advocacy, and mentorship. This role works collaboratively within the Wraparound team to ensure that family voice and choice are central to planning and decision-making. The Family Peer Partner empowers caregivers to engage meaningfully in services, build on their strengths, and advocate effectively for their child's needs.
The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support to clients who may be experiencing mental and behavioral health issues in the community. This position facilitates contact with providers, assists with transportation issues and other challenges that may be barriers to accessing treatment and/or support in the community. The Peer Support Specialist provides training in independent living skills, documents client progress and issues, and conducts program outreach as necessary.
What you need:
High school diploma or GED.
Be certified and registered as a Peer Delivered Service Provider through the Oregon Health Authority and Traditional Health Worker Registry, or obtain certification and register within 90 days of hire. Maintain current and valid certification at all times.
Have previous or current lived experience as a mental health treatment consumer, and/or support a family member with experience as a mental health treatment consumer, as defined by OAR 309-018-0105.
Meet the criteria of a Peer Support Specialist: Family Support, as defined by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and adopted under ORS. 414.665.
Must successfully complete Oregon Wraparound Foundations Training within 6 months of hire.
Must receive and retain Oregon CANS 0.5 2.0 and Oregon CANS 6-20 2.0 certificates within 30 days of hire.
Prior knowledge of (or experience with) laws and policies related to special education, mental health and other disabilities, child welfare, and juvenile justice preferred.
Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0220 to 407-007-0370.
What you'll do:
Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback in the form of log sheets or other documentation as necessary.
Document encounters with consumers using electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self‑advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community. Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transportation for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.
Position‑Specific Essential Responsibilities of the Family Peer Partner for the Wraparound Program:
Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
Coordinate and facilitate oversight of parent peer groups. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany groups on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
Build trusting relationships with families by offering empathetic, non‑judgmental support based on shared experience. Work effectively with diverse families and within a team‑based approach.
Support family voice and choice by ensuring the family’s priorities, culture, and values are reflected in all aspects of the Wraparound process. Participate in Wraparound team meetings; help families prepare for meetings and actively support them during the process.
Educate and empower caregivers to navigate child‑serving systems, including mental health, education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and developmental services. Advocate alongside caregivers, helping them learn to advocate for themselves and their children effectively. Model healthy coping skills, boundaries, and resilience, and encourage families to prioritize self‑care.
Assist families in identifying and accessing community resources (e.g., housing, food, educational advocacy, respite, parent support groups). Help families identify strengths and needs, and support the development of individualized, strength‑based service plans and/or CANS assessments.
Collaborate with Wraparound team members, including facilitators, clinicians, and other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach and ability to address any barriers or areas of concern.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of contacts, services, and progress in compliance with program and agency guidelines.
Participate in training and supervision to maintain fidelity to the Wraparound model and strengthen peer support skills.
Attend staff meetings and scheduled supplementary trainings; complete and submit scheduled reports, timesheets, progress notes, and other paperwork as required. Adhere to staff policies and procedures; review and sign confidentiality statement annually; review and sign code of ethics annually.
Participate, as able, in evaluations of Peer Delivered Service Program efficacy and in program quality improvement activities.
What we’ll do:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
95% employer‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB.
PERS Retirement Contribution.
11 Holidays, including 1 floating holiday.
10 vacation days a year for non‑exempt employees.
12 sick days a year.
Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness - HRSA.
The hiring process:
Application review.
Questionnaire (if additional information is needed).
Panel interview.
Possible second‑round panel interview.
Conditional offer.
DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving.
10‑Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Oregon, you will not be considered for this position if you’re unable to pass a pre‑employment drug screening due to federal regulations).
Criminal History check through Orchards BCU.
Reference check.
Licensure Primary Source Verification.
MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at 541‑288‑4359 or email hr@mccfl.org.
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